Physician Assistant Physician Assistant Musculoskeletal System Disorders 3

Question 1

A 70-year-old woman sustains a hip fracture after a minor fall. DEXA shows a T-score of -3.1. Which bisphosphonate is FDA-approved for reducing fracture risk in postmenopausal osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Alendronate

Answer

Methotrexate

Answer

Colchicine

Answer

Raloxifene

Question 2

Which physical exam finding is most specific for medial meniscus tear?

Accepted Answer

Positive McMurray test with medial joint line pain

Answer

Positive Lachman test

Answer

Positive anterior drawer test

Answer

Positive valgus stress test

Question 3

What is the most common cause of osteomyelitis in adults in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Staphylococcus aureus

Answer

Streptococcus pyogenes

Answer

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Answer

Escherichia coli

Question 4

A 45-year-old male presents with low back pain and morning stiffness lasting more than 1 hour that improves with exercise. HLA-B27 is positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Ankylosing spondylitis

Answer

Osteoarthritis

Answer

Lumbar disc herniation

Answer

Reactive arthritis

Question 5

Which medication class is contraindicated in patients with gout who are taking allopurinol and develop a skin rash?

Accepted Answer

Ampicillin-class antibiotics

Answer

NSAIDs

Answer

Colchicine

Answer

Corticosteroids

Question 6

A patient presents with pain in the heel that is worst with the first steps in the morning and improves after walking. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Plantar fasciitis

Answer

Achilles tendinopathy

Answer

Tarsal tunnel syndrome

Answer

Calcaneal stress fracture